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Discover how you can change the way you eat to help prevent and/or control type 2 diabetes.

Learn about food groups such as carbs and fats, get nutritional advice and find helpful tips. Also find links to helpful resources.

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Articles

The Right Weight for You	You may wonder, what is a healthy weight for me? Learn about your weight and BMI.
Healthy Eating for Weight Loss	Read more about a balanced diet based on a wide range of foods.
Holiday Hints for Eating Healthy	The few simple rules for a healthy diet still apply on holiday - there are also some other things to consider.
Keeping Your Sweet Tooth	Find information about sweeteners and the alternatives available to you.
Presentation: Tips for Diabetes-Friendly Meals	Watch a presentation with recorded audio given by the co-founder and head dietitian of the web site www.FoodFit.com.
Creating a Meal Plan	Learn why working with your healthcare team to create a healthy eating approach is an important step.
The Truth About Carbs	Not all carbohydrates are the same-find out why the types of carbs you eat are important for your diabetes.
What are Trans Fats?	Educate yourself on trans fats and read about what experts are saying.
Eating Out	Some simple tips for eating out can help you stay healthy while dining socially.
Celebrate Summer with Smart Meal Planning	Tips and strategies for healthy eating all summer long.
Grow a Garden of Good Nutrition	Tips on adding nutritious produce to your plate and planting a spring garden.
Jake Is Grillin' and Chillin' Out	Jake found out how to safely grill, exercise, and handle his medications in summer's heat. You can, too!

Diabetes Control for Life™ Program

Visit DiabetesControlforLife.com for free personalized tools and resources to help support a lifetime of diabetes control.

Control Plan for Weight Loss
Manage your weight with a 24-week program, which combines meal and exercise plans, one-on-one expert support, tips on living with diabetes, and valuable coupons for Glucerna® products.
Diabetes Management Tools
Get innovative resources to help control your diabetes, from calorie calculators to an online chat with nutrition experts.
Recipes and Meal Plans
Search diabetes-friendly recipes and even set up a personal daily meal plan, complete with charts to track calories, carbs, and nutritional information.
Monthly e-Newsletter
Get the latest news in diabetes management, plus valuable product offers and much more, delivered right to you inbox.

Source: Information published by the US Department of Health and Human Services™ National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)

Important Notice: Information provided is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any health care questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care issues.

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